Stainmore Close, Startforth, Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12

A well presented and extended three bedroom semi-detached family home, with low maintenance South facing gardens and ample off road parking.

The Property
3 Stainmore Close is a well presented and extended, spacious semi-detached family home, occupying a pleasant position on the outskirts of the town.

The main entrance leads into the reception hallway, where to the right hand side lies the living room. Featuring oak effect laminate flooring, the focal point to the room is the gas flame effect fireplace with a wooden surround.

The impressive kitchen/diner lies to the rear, and is fitted with an extensive range of base and wall mounted storage units, topped with granite worktops which incorporate a stainless steel sink. Integral appliances include two eye level ovens, a five ring gas hob with an extractor fan over, a dishwasher and a larder style fridge. A central island provides further workspace and storage, while there is ample space for a dining table. The room is flooded with natural light courtesy of the Velux skylights, and French doors leading out to the rear garden.

Accessed from there dining area, there is a useful store room which previously formed a part of the original garage, this leads to the utility room and ground floor WC, as well as a section of the garage.

Returning to the reception hallway, stairs rise to the first floor landing. The master bedroom is a well proportioned double facing the front elevation, and features a range of fitted wardrobes.

The second bedroom is an additional double bedroom facing the rear, while the third bedroom is a good sized single.

The family bathroom completes the accommodation and is fitted with a modern white suite comprising a low level WC with a concealed cistern, a wash hand basin set within a vanity storage unit, and a panel enclosed P shaped bath with a mains fed shower over.

To the front of the property, there is a driveway providing off road parking for numerous vehicles. To the rear, there is a low maintenance, enclosed South facing garden which features a pleasant patio area, and a raised area with artificial lawn and a timber shed.

Tenure & Possession
Freehold, available with vacant possession upon completion.

EPC Rating
This property has been certified with an EPC Rating of C/71.

Local Authority
Durham County Council. The property is Council Tax Band C.

Utilities
The property benefits from mains gas, electricity, water and drainage. The central heating system is powered by a gas combination boiler.

Parking
There is a driveway to the front providing off road parking.

Characteristics
Broadband is currently connected with average download speeds of approximately 55mbps. Mobile coverage is available, interested parties are advised to perform their own due diligence in respect of availability.

An electric vehicle charging point is available at the front of the property.

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Viewings
Viewings are strictly by prior appointment with GFW.

Important Notice
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The Area
Startforth is on the fringe of the ever popular town of Barnard Castle and comprises an interesting variety of houses and cottages. It is situated only a mile from the town centre which is reached by a pleasant walk over the Tees, either via County Bridge or by the pedestrian Green Bridge. The village is also well serviced by local transport.

Startforth currently supports a Church and locally renowned nursery school. A broader range of shopping, educational and recreational facilities can be found within the town centre itself.
Barnard Castle is often referred to as the “Gateway to Teesdale” with many rural beauty spots close at hand. For the commuter, the A66, the A67 and the A1(M) provide links with the major commercial centres of the North East. Darlington mainline railway station and Durham Tees Valley international airport offer further communications with the rest of the country.